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P471 UNK

1997 Suzuki GN125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

25,460 mi
Last recorded25,460 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GN12516,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP471 UNK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 25,460 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front mudguard is deteriorated

front tyre is slightly perished

gear lever bent

Fail 1 Apr 2016 25,456 miles

Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear indicator mounting deteriorated slightly

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

dipped and main beam have been wired opposite way around to the switch

front mudguard is deteriorated

front tyre is slightly perished

gear lever bent

slight play in the brake pedal pivots

Pass 20 Jan 2015 22,865 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

main stand pivot shaft worn.

Pass 17 Nov 2011 22,741 miles

centre stand and pivot badly worn.

Fail 9 Nov 2011 22,730 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

centre stand and pivot badly worn.

Fail 15 Sep 2010 22,440 miles

Headlamp missing (1.2.3a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 22,440 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 21,558 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 16,620 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2006 16,620 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 15,810 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GN125?

Based on 18,615 MOT tests across 2,116 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
873
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 292
Drive chain excessively loose 278
Drive chain worn to excess 243
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 218
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 217
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P471 UNK is a 1997 Suzuki GN125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GN125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 16,358 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki GN125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P471 UNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GN125 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki GN125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P471 UNK is a 1997 Suzuki GN125, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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